Skipper Faf du Plessis tells the Proteas: Forget the pressure, just go out and bat freely.
The state of South African sport generally will be judged on what happens from next week through until November.
Lewis Hamilton said he owed his status as a five-time world champion to Niki Lauda after dedicating his 85th pole position to him on Saturday.
Steve Smith said being booed and called a "cheat" was "water off a duck's back" as he continued his impressive build-up to the World Cup.
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